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PropulsionFactors

Estimate ship break power in kW

1.0.0 Model version
TU Delft Developer organisation
Ships Hull, Propeller and power systems Physical system
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Model Overview

PropulsionFactors

Model the relationship between ship resistance and propeller performance to determine ship break power

Purpose

Primary: Estimate ship break power in kW

Secondary: provide a breakdown of the ships propulsion factors

Technical Scope

System Behaviour / Function
Required break power/ shaft power
Model Inputs
Ship Speed (knots), wind speed (m/s), wind relative direction, Ship Parameters, Propeller performance
Model Outputs
Break power, other propulsion factors

Model Characteristics

Created On
1748995200000